Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

New Forest Hotels; Lyndhurst; Presencial; GBP 35 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Service charge

Duvet day on birthday

Hospitality Action Wellbeing EAP

TiPJAR

Discounts to local attractions

Discounts across collection

Resumo da oferta

New Forest Hotels is looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at our scenic hotel in the New Forest. You will oversee kitchen operations and food production, ensuring high-quality meals for guests while upholding the highest hygiene standards.

This role is hands-on and suitable for a Senior CDP, Senior Sous-Chef, or Head Chef seeking a slightly different challenge. You will manage budgets, collaborate with front-of-house, and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in kitchen management or senior chef role.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and control kitchen costs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn computer software for cost management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage our small kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Monitor food costs and inventory.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure excellent guest satisfaction.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Food hygiene

Budgeting

Cost control

Time management

Customer service

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager to manage the kitchen at our scenic hotel in the heart of the New Forest. As Kitchen Manager, you'll play a key role in overseeing kitchen operations and food production, producing great quality food for our guests while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. This role is a practical one that involves cooking and would be perfect for a Senior CDP, Senior Sous-Chef, Head Chef looking for something slightly different.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage our small kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Monitor food costs and inventory.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure excellent guest satisfaction.

The Ideal Candidate:

Whilst these skills are desirable, training will be given in use of computer software and cost management etc

• Looking to gain experience in a kitchen management role.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• A passion for food, quality, and customer service.
• Ability to manage budgets and control kitchen costs.
• organisational and time management skills.

What We Offer:

• A competetive salary of £41,6000 per annum, 40 hours, 5 days per week to include weekends and bank holidays. Plus service charge, a duvet day on your birthday, Hospitality Action Wellbeing EAP, TiPJAR, discounts to local attractions and across our Collection.
• The chance to work in a stunning location, surrounded by nature.
• A supportive, friendly team environment. Opportunities for career development and progression.